MASAYOSHI: A COPPER TSUBA WITH SPARROWS AND HUT

MASAYOSHI: A FINE COPPER TSUBA WITH SPARROWS AND THATCHED HUT
By Masayoshi, signed Masayoshi
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Of rounded tate-kaku-gata shape, with one hitsu, worked in takabori and takazogan depicting sparrows in flight and a thatched hut. The reverse with a pine tree finely incised in katakiri and kebori.

SIZE 7 x 5.7 cm
WEIGHT 114.1 g

Condition: Very good condition with only minimal surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.